MANHASSET, N.Y. -
Washington sophomore Jerramy Stevens has been named one of eight finalists for the inaugural John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top collegiate tight end by the Nassau County Sports Commission.

Stevens, a 6-foot-7, 255-pounder from Olympia, Wash., currently leads all Pac-10 tight ends with 38 receptions. He ranks second on the team in both receptions and receiving yardage, with 514. Only a sophomore, Stevens already ranks fifth in UW tight ends history with 60 career receptions. Seven UW players have played tight end in the NFL in the 1990s.